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1950s to 1970s

History of the 1950s to 1970s

1950s

1950 – The doors of the Child Guidance Center of Mercer County opened within the Union Industrial Home building at 2 Whittlesley Rd. This is the first League project undertaken on a cooperative basis with other community agencies.

1960s

1960 – The Presidents’ Bowl Award was inaugurated to honor the Active member with the most outstanding record of service to the community, the League and her family for the year. The Award is presented in the form of a Revere bowl which serves as a trophy and is passed on from year to year.

1970s

1974 – The first Designer Showhouse took place at Barley Sheaf of Bucks County. The Designer Showhouse would become the major fundraiser held by the Junior League of Greater Princeton every other year to support two years’ of community projects.

Our Mission

The Junior League of Greater Princeton is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.

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The Junior League of Greater Princeton welcomes all women over the age of 21 who demonstrate a commitment to voluntarism, regardless of race, religion, or national origin.

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